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Author:   Julian Whitewright
Publisher:   BAR Publishing
Imprint:   BAR Publishing
Weight:   1.053kg
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9781407356877

ISBN 10:   1407356879
Pages:   264
Publication Date:   28 May 2020
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Abbreviations Series Editorial Summary List of Figures List of Tables 1. Introduction Julian Whitewright 2. Vessel History: Building, Service and Loss Julian Whitewright 2.1 Background (1660-1674) 2.1.1 The Thirty Ships (1674-1688) 2.2 The Active Service of the Stirling Castle 2.2.1 1690-1699 2.2.2 Rebuild and Renewal 2.2.3 1699-1703 2.3 The Crew of the Stirling Castle: March 1701 to November 1703 2.4 The Loss of the Stirling Castle: 26-28 November 1703 2.5 Conclusion 3. The Archaeological History of the Stirling Castle Julian Whitewright 3.1 Archaeological Investigation 3.1.1 Discovery and Exploration: 1979-1991 3.1.2 1992-2002 3.1.3 2003-2009 3.1.4 Conclusion 3.2 Ownership, Archive Access and Dissemination 3.2.1 Ownership 3.2.2 Archive Access 3.2.3 Archive Dissemination 3.3 The Stirling Castle in the Context of Maritime Archaeology in England and the UK 3.3.1 Methodology and Management 3.3.2 Resources, Public Access and Dissemination 4. Site Environment and Geophysical Survey Amelia Couldrey 4.1 The Natural Environment 4.1.1 Geology 4.1.2 Hydrodynamic Regime and Sediment Transport 4.1.3 Goodwin Sands Historical (pre-1990s) Evolution 4.2 Geophysical Survey 4.2.1 Singlebeam Bathymetry 4.2.2 Multibeam Bathymetry 4.2.3 Sidescan Sonar 4.2.4 Acoustic Ground Discrimination 4.2.5 Magnetometer 4.2.6 Grain Size Analysis 4.2.7 Sub-bottom 4.3 Meso- and Wreck-Scale Site Evolution 4.3.1 Annual Meso-Scale Site Evolution 4.3.2 Annual/Monthly Wreck-Scale Site Evolution 4.3.3 Maximum and Minimum Depth Locations 4.4 Discussion 5. The In Situ Archaeological Remains of the Stirling Castle Julian Whitewright 5.1 Initial Site Formation Processes 5.2 Site Development: Methodology 5.2.1 Observations on Overall Correlation 5.3 Site Development: 1979-2009 5.3.1 Discovery: 1979 5.3.2 Re-Emergence: 1998-2000 5.3.3 Reburial: 2002-2009 5.4 Discussion 6. Stirling Castle: Ship Structure and Shipbuilding Julian Whitewright 6.1 Overview 6.1.1 Construction Summary 6.2 Framing 6.2.1 Futtocks 6.2.2 Deck Beams 6.2.3 Stern Structure 6.3 Planking and Fastening 6.4 Rudder and Steering Mechanism 6.5 Discussion 7. Organic Material Kathryn Dagless, Angela Middleton, Gill Campbell, Polydora Baker, Simon Mays and Mariangela Vitolo 7.1 Methodology 7.2 Recovered Artefacts by Material 7.2.1 Plant Remains 7.2.2 Bamboo 7.2.3 Bone and Ivory 7.2.4 Cork 7.2.5 Fibre 7.2.6 Gourd and Coconut 7.2.7 Leather 7.2.8 Textile 7.2.9 Tar 7.2.10 Wood 7.3 Discussion 7.3.1 Galley Objects 7.3.2 Dress Accessories 7.3.3 Personal/Leisure Items 7.3.4 Tools and Equipment 7.4 Conclusion 8. Glass David Dungworth and Julian Whitewright 8.1 Introduction and Methodology 8.1.1 Scientific Examination and Analysis 8.2 Recovered Artefacts by Type 8.2.1 Bottles 8.2.2 Drinking Glasses 8.2.3 Timing Glasses 8.2.4 Window Glass 8.2.5 Miscellaneous 8.3 Scientific Examination and Analysis 8.3.1 Methods of Analysis 8.3.2 Results 8.4 Discussion 9. Metal David Dungworth, Julian Whitewright and Angela Middleton 9.1 Introduction and Methodology 9.1.1 Scientific Examination and Analysis 9.2 Eating and Drinking 9.2.1 Plates 9.2.2 Bowls, Dishes, Lids and Porringers 9.2.3 Utensils 9.2.4 Jugs, Tankards and Drinking Vessels 9.2.5 Cooking Equipment 9.3 Personal Artefacts 9.3.1 Clothing and Attire 9.3.2 Lighting 9.3.3 Miscellaneous 9.4 Ship's Equipment and Fittings 9.4.1 Navigation and Measurement 9.4.2 Scuppers 9.4.3 Miscellaneous 9.4.4 Copper/Copper-Alloy Fastenings 9.4.5 Unidentified Concretions 9.5 Arms and Armament 9.5.1 Swords 9.5.2 Small Arms 9.5.3 Ammunition 9.5.4 Cannon 9.5.5 Shot 9.6 Scientific Examination and Analysis 9.6.1 Methods of Analysis 9.6.2 Results 9.7 Discussion 10. Pottery Duncan H. Brown 10.1 Introduction and Methodology 10.2 The Pottery 10.3 Discussion 11. Stone, Brick and Clay Pipes Julian Whitewright and Kathryn Dagless 11.1 Introduction and Methodology 11.2 Recovered Artefacts by Type 11.2.1 Navigational/Deck Slates 11.2.2 Whetstones 11.2.3 Bricks 11.2.4 Clay Pipes 12. The Stirling Castle: 1677-2009 Julian Whitewright and Christin Heamagi 12.1 Fighting the Ship 12.1.1 Personal Weapons and Small Arms 12.2 Navigation 12.2.1 Navigational Practice c.1703 12.2.2 The Navigational Equipment of the Stirling Castle 12.3 Artefact Distribution 12.4 Reflections on the Archaeology of the Stirling Castle 12.4.1 Restoration Warship or Vessel of 1699? 12.4.2 Shipwreck and Historical Archaeology of the Stirling Castle 12.5 Conclusion References Appendices 14.1 The Crew of the Stirling Castle: March 1701-November 1703 14.2 The Stirling Castle in the Ordnance Survey of c.1696 Index

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'This book is an exemplar of rescue archaeology under water. The site's closed context and wide range of material evidence make it relevant to all post-medieval archaeologists, irrespective of the environment in which they work'. Colin J M Martin, Honorary Reader in Maritime Archaeology, University of St Andrews 'A remarkable and comprehensive account of the undeservedly little-known history of the Stirling Castle, from its building at Deptford dockyard in 1679, as part of Samuel Pepys' shipbuilding programme, to its loss on the Goodwin Sands off Kent. Its discovery by Thanet amateur divers and subsequent investigation has given us a unique record of the onboard lives of the crew, both naval and personal. This is ably revealed through the meticulous study of both the structure of the ship and its artefacts examined in this work. The Stirling Castle should take its place as a wreck of national and international importance.' Margaret Symonds, Chair, Isle of Thanet Archaeological Society

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Julian Whitewright worked on the production of the Stirling Castle publication in his role as Maritime Archaeologist with the Maritime Archaeology Trust. Julian is now a Senior Teaching Fellow in Maritime Archaeology at the University of Southampton, where he is a coordinator of Postgraduate Teaching in Archaeology. List of contributors: Polydora Baker, Duncan H. Brown, Gill Campbell, Amelia Couldrey, Kathryn Dagless, David Dungworth, Christin Heamagi, Simon Mays, Angela Middleton, Julie Satchell, Mariangela Vitolo.

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